research and development
noun
: studies and tests that are done in order to design new or improved products
The company has a large budget for research and development.
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Lamont is also calling for tax cuts for small businesses by allowing pass-through entities to receive tax credits for research and development that are now only available for larger corporations under state law.
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
The majority of the charge was reflected in expenses for research and development, Ashkenazi said.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
From Bengaluru to Berlin, Boston to São Paulo, Shenzhen to Seoul, cities are reaping the benefits of establishing and supporting dynamic research and development (R&D) hubs.
—Abdulla Belhoul, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
It was sponsored by the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy through the AGR Program’s TRISO research and development efforts.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
The majority of the charge was reflected in expenses for research and development, Ashkenazi said.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
From Bengaluru to Berlin, Boston to São Paulo, Shenzhen to Seoul, cities are reaping the benefits of establishing and supporting dynamic research and development (R&D) hubs.
—Abdulla Belhoul, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
It was sponsored by the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy through the AGR Program’s TRISO research and development efforts.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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